Unsure of which pool plant qualification you require for your business? Use our guide to help!
| Topics Covered | STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Pool Water Testing 4 hour course Go to Course | STA Level 2 Award in Swimming Pool Water Treatment 1 day course Go to Course | STA Level 3 Award in Pool Plant Operations 3 day course Go to Course |
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| Theory of pool water testing | |||
| Practical water test—swimming pool | |||
| Practical water test —spa | |||
| Understanding water test parameters | |||
| Recording results of pool water tests | |||
| Basic principles of water treatment | |||
| Maintaining safe bathing conditions | |||
| Responsibilities of pool and spa water operators to provide a safe environment | |||
| Causes of water contamination | |||
| Key principles of a pool and spa water circulation system | |||
| Key principles of pool and spa water disinfectants | |||
| Key principles of COSHH | |||
| Know how to deal with contamination of faeces, blood and vomit | |||
| Know how to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the pool environment | |||
| Understand the requirements of microbiological testing | |||
| Understand the principles of pool chemicals | |||
| Understand the systems used for non-residual disinfection | |||
| Understand the principles of circulation | |||
| Manage temperature for different pools | |||
| Understand the principles of filtration | |||
| Understand the principles of heating and air circulation | |||
| Understand the environmental considerations and implications of operating a pool plant | |||
| Management practices and training requirements for safe operation | |||
| Risk assessing for pool plant operators | |||
| Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | |||
| Maintenance procedures and timelines for effective operation of pool plant equipment |